China
Economy, trade, the rulers, and technology of ancient China.
The History of the Ancient World
Susan Wise Bauer tells ancient (political) history as an entertainingly detailed story. Her approach to the civilizations of the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and China is unusual, because instead of covering one civilization through time, she shows what each was doing during a given period. It is a great read for people who want an overview of the entire "Old World".
Susan Wise Bauer tells ancient (political) history as an entertainingly detailed story. Her approach to the civilizations of the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and China is unusual, because instead of covering one civilization through time, she shows what each was doing during a given period. It is a great read for people who want an overview of the entire "Old World".
When Did Confucianism Start?
Confucianism is a religion or way of life that started in ancient China.
Confucianism is a religion or way of life that started in ancient China.
Yellow Emperor - Legendary Chinese Yellow Emperor 2698-2598 B.C.
Giles describes the Chinese Yellow Emperor as having "built a temple for the worship of God, in which incense was used, and first sacrificed to the Mountains and Rivers. He is also said to have established the worship of the sun, moon, and five planets, and to have elaborated the ceremonial of ancestral worship."
Giles describes the Chinese Yellow Emperor as having "built a temple for the worship of God, in which incense was used, and first sacrificed to the Mountains and Rivers. He is also said to have established the worship of the sun, moon, and five planets, and to have elaborated the ceremonial of ancestral worship."
Giles, Herbert Giles
Herbert Giles was a British diplomat to China and linguist who modified the Chinese transliteration system of Thomas Wade into what is called the Wade-Giles transliteration system.
Herbert Giles was a British diplomat to China and linguist who modified the Chinese transliteration system of Thomas Wade into what is called the Wade-Giles transliteration system.
Peking Man
Peking Man is a homo erectus who was known as Sinanthropus pekinensis.
Peking Man is a homo erectus who was known as Sinanthropus pekinensis.
Chopsticks - Chinese Kuaizi Chopsticks
The Chinese invented chopsticks and were using them by at least the Zhou Dynasty.
The Chinese invented chopsticks and were using them by at least the Zhou Dynasty.
Climate of China
LOC data on the climate of China.
LOC data on the climate of China.
China - The Historical Setting
The history of China from the Library of Congress, as documented in ancient writings, dates back some 3,300 years.
The history of China from the Library of Congress, as documented in ancient writings, dates back some 3,300 years.
Ancient Rice Wine Found in West China
"About five kilograms of light green rice wine were found in the western China city of Xi'an Friday afternoon when Chinese archaeologists unearthed a bronze wine jar shaped like a phoenix head. The wine, which was believed to date to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD), was the best-preserved and largest quantity ever found."
"About five kilograms of light green rice wine were found in the western China city of Xi'an Friday afternoon when Chinese archaeologists unearthed a bronze wine jar shaped like a phoenix head. The wine, which was believed to date to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD), was the best-preserved and largest quantity ever found."
Cross Cultural Timeline
From The History Channel, this graphic timeline shows what was happening in America, Europe, Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Africa for 500 years starting in 500 BC.
From The History Channel, this graphic timeline shows what was happening in America, Europe, Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Africa for 500 years starting in 500 BC.
History of China
History of China to the present. Sites relevant to Ancient History include Historical Setting, Imperial Dynasties, and Ancient Dynasties. Links to timeline and map.
History of China to the present. Sites relevant to Ancient History include Historical Setting, Imperial Dynasties, and Ancient Dynasties. Links to timeline and map.
Story of the Hakkas
Lee M. Lock discusses migrations of Hakka or guest people to China and eyebrows as clues to the origins of modern Chinese.
Lee M. Lock discusses migrations of Hakka or guest people to China and eyebrows as clues to the origins of modern Chinese.